stanza

noun
UK: /ˈstænzə/
US: /ˈstænzə/

  1. A group of lines in a poem, usually with a repeated pattern of rhyme and rhythm.

    1. Each stanza in the poem has four lines about nature.
    2. The second stanza uses imagery to describe the feeling of being isolated in the dark.

  2. A division of a song consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a recurring pattern of meter and rhyme.

    1. The chorus comes after each stanza in the song, it's easy to remember.
    2. The singer repeated the final stanza of the ballad, adding a touch of drama to the performance.

Synonyms

verse poem unit division

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stanza" in English means: A group of lines in a poem, usually with a repeated pattern of rhyme and rhythm., A division of a song consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a recurring pattern of meter and rhyme..

The phonetic transcription of "stanza" is /ˈstænzə/ in British English and /ˈstænzə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stanza": verse, poem, unit, division.

Example usage of "stanza": "Each stanza in the poem has four lines about nature.". More examples on the page.